77: Dale Sellers - Unique Challenges for Small Churches
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Release Date: 11/14/2018
Introducing: Making Church Work
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
We're excited to be launching a brand new Fishhook podcast. Be the first to hear episode one.
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89: Wit and Wisdom, Part 3
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this series, we are sharing the church comm "Wit and wisdom" Fishhook has gathered over the years. These short, encouraging phrases are meant to encourage, inspire, and clarify the work you do as church communicators.
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88: Wit and Wisdom, Part 2
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this series, we are sharing the church comm "Wit and wisdom" Fishhook has gathered over the years. These short, encouraging phrases are meant to encourage, inspire, and clarify the work you do as church communicators.
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87: Wit and Wisdom, Part 1
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this episode, Aimee and Adam kick off a series where we talk about the wit and wisdom Fishhook has gathered over there years. These short, encouraging phrases are meant to encourage, inspire, and clarify the work you do as church communicators.
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86: The Big 3 of Online Ministry Strategy
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Digital tools often get lumped together. Social media, website, email marketing. But are they really unique tools that require more intentional strategies? In this episode, Aimee outlines what she sees as the "Big 3" for online ministry strategy.
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85: Same Mission, New Tools
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
As a church, your mission never changes. Collectively, we are all focused on helping people know and growing closer to Jesus. But what happens when the tools and technology we use change? Do we stick to what is familiar and established? Or should we expand our options and take a chance on new ways of thinking and serving?
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84: Personalities and Communication, Part 2: Enneagram
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
In part two of our conversation on personalities and communication, Jamie and Lindsay share their experience with Enneagram and talk about how hard it can be to work at a church. Plus we share a ton of resources to help you explore personality and work on your own and with your team. Links Mentioned: by Christopher Heuertz on Instagram by Susan Cain by Peter Scazzero
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83: Personalites and Communication, Part 1: Myers-Briggs
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Personality assessments like Myers-Briggs and Enneagram are all rage these days. But are they actually helpful? Jamie and Lindsay sit down with Adam to talk about the ways personality tools have helped them personally and how Fishhook has utilized tools and systems like these to fuel team growth and effectiveness. In part one of this series, we focus on Myers-Briggs. Check out part two for the Enneagram and a whole host of resources and tools that can help you and your team continue to grow and thrive.
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82: Church Design Trends in 2019
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
Good design is about solutions. Our lead graphic designer, Meredith, is joining the podcast today to talk about trends in solving problems through design in 2019. Along the way, we talk about what churches are doing well and a few things we would encourage them to stop doing when it comes to design. (Hint: stop copying.)
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81: Church Website Trends in 2019
Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast
“Your website is your welcome mat.” If there’s any truth to the stat that 80% of people will visit your website before they show up at your church, you need to make sure you know what is happening with church websites in 2019. Our Lead Web Developer, , joins Shayla and me for a conversation about what is happening with church websites. What are the trends? Which platforms are we using? What do churches need to stop doing and start doing with their websites this year? Links Mentioned:
info_outlineIn this episode, Dale Sellers from the 95 Network joins us to talk about three unique challenges small churches are facing today. Dale brings practical experience and a deep passion for small churches, which he calls the "bread and butter" of the church in America. More than 95% of churches today are less than 500 people. How can church leaders lead with a strong mission and vision? How do they create a discipleship path? Dale brings practical insight and an inspiring drive to help small churches thrive.